Please note: Most of these images contain nudity and are NSFW The single best part about the 50 Shades phenomenon is the more open dialogue that is happening about embracing your fantasies, however shy or bold they may be. And what better way to explore your fantasies than with lingerie? There is something to be said about the transformative powers of lingerie. Stepping into an erotic fantasy is made easier […]
Last month, industry professionals convened in New York for the lingerie market, centered around the biannual Curve trade show. A host of indie and big-name brands displayed their fall collections for buyers and press alike over a whirlwind three days. I always look forward to the show. It’s a chance to catch up with the designers I’ve known for years and to see how they have evolved their collections yet […]
A few months ago, I wrote An Introduction to Australian lingerie. The brands I chose to feature were either relatively unknown in the international market, or unique to Australia in some way. In the last few years, I have observed changes within the Australian lingerie and swimwear industry, which I’m sure are not unique to Australia. Our close proximity to Asia and the need to quickly create and ship products means […]
How many of you remember the days when full busted ladies only had ugly beige bras available to them? Not only do we now have brands that cater to a wide variety of tastes and sizes, the luxury market for full bust lingerie is exploding. This is the good news! Sadly, as consumers we need to accept this reality as well: many full bust luxury brands, in the current lingerie climate, will […]
It’s so wonderful to immerse yourself in the inspiration behind beautiful clothing, but the lingerie industry often focuses more on fit and visual details rather than design inspiration. I thought it would be fun to change that, so I asked some of my favorite indie lingerie designers to loosen their laces and talk to us about the inspiration behind their favorite sets. Rachel at Buttress & Snatch: “This is my favorite […]
